In Exodus, the focus was on coming out of Egypt. Numbers recorded the wandering in the desert between Egypt and the Promised Land. Deuteronomy was preparation for entering the Promised Land. In Joshua, we read of the fulfillment of God’s long-standing promise to give the land to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The corresponding call of the book is for God’s people to be faithful to keep his commandments. Although the book ends on a pessimistic note about their ability to obey, it also points forward to another Joshua who would finish the work.
As the second Adam and the faithful Israel, Jesus resisted temptation and so can help us when we are tempted.
Probably the most difficult of Jesus' commands is for his disciples to love our enemies, following what he already did for his enemies to...
After the Lord healed a man lame from birth, Peter announced the gospel to the crowd along with the promised blessings for those who...
